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This Sunday, I shall be swimming, running & cycling in the MacMillan Brownlee Tri at Harwood House near Leeds.  It's a very last minute decision so I'd be very, very grateful for any last minute sponsorship!

I'm doing this event in part for MacMillan Cancer Support having worked with some of the amazing Head and Neck Cancer Nurses in Yorkshire and witnessing the incredible work that they do.  My entry fee and personal contribution has gone to them. 

I also hope to get as much sponsorship as I can for Changing Faces  (the charity I work for) which provides support for people affected by disfigurements.

This triathlon is going to be a v  big personal challenge for me but I'm inspired to do it because of the people I work with who show such determination, courage and strength, on a daily basis.

People with unusual faces  or bodies often fear social situations and find it hard to deal with the seemingly inevitable and intrusive staring, comments and questions from other people. Some of these reactions stem from the fear, unfamiliarity and uncertainty that 'disfigurement' provokes - unnecessarily but still pervasively. So I aim to face my own fears this weekend and also raise awareness of the cause at the same time. All donations are very gratefully received.  Thank you!

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